A photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a tour boat gliding down a river surrounded by trees in full bloom in Huangshan, Anhui Province, China. /VCG

As the gentle spring breeze sweeps across the land, flowers burst into bloom, bringing vibrant colors to popular travel destinations across China. From plum and cherry blossoms in east China to rapeseed flowers in the south and apricot blossoms in the north, a spectacular floral feast awaits visitors, offering both a visual and spiritual delight.

A photo taken on March 10, 2025 shows the crab apple blossoms entering the peak viewing season in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. /VCG

Travel enthusiasm for spring flower tours continues to grow. According to data from Chinese travel platforms, including Meituan, Qunar and Tuniu, searches for "flower viewing" and "spring outings" have nearly doubled year-on-year as of February 27. Meanwhile, bookings for flower-themed tours have surged since mid-February, with cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers, peach blossoms, and apricot blossoms attracting significant interest.

With the revival of inbound tourism, this year's spring flower season has drawn visitors from around the world. Data from Qunar shows that from February 26 to the end of March, the number of domestic flight bookings made with non-Chinese passports has increased by 30 percent year-on-year. The top five destinations include Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou, highlighting the international appeal of China’s springtime beauty.